Alex de Minaur wilts in fourth round Wimbledon defeat to Flavio Cobolli

Alex de Minaur's Wimbledon hopes were dashed as he succumbed to Italy's Flavio Cobolli in a surprising fourth-round defeat, losing 5-7, 6-7 (4-7), 6-3. The Australian No. 1, who had been expected to reach at least the semi-finals, struggled after letting go of a commanding 5-2 lead in the second set. The sweltering conditions on the day, which saw multiple spectators needing medical attention, played a role in his unexpected exit from the tournament. This defeat highlights the unpredictable nature of tennis, where even top-ranked players can fall on a challenging day.